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Worse yet is when you know its one that falls flat of your standards (pun intended).
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One air mattress design, though, gave us a glimmer of hope for this product category.
While not perfect, it stayed inflated through the night and is relatively comfortable.
Plus, weve highlighted other air mattresses that our team is still using over a year after initial testing.
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Weve learned that the key to additional comfort is finding a mattress with adjustable firmness.
You could always add amattress topperfor your air mattress for extra cushioning.
Since this is a product that you will have to replace, we recommend avoiding costly designs that over-promise.
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We think theyre reliable designs that are also easily replaceable if needed.
Air mattresses with external pumps, on the other hand, are usually cheaper.
We’ve found they can also be more powerful and efficient than internal ones.
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These durability tests ultimately shaped our final list.
Our team certainly thought that was the case before testing the Serta Raised Air Mattress with Never Flat Pump.
One pump functions like most air mattress pumps, quickly inflating and deflating.
The Never Flat Pumps one downside is that it must remain plugged in overnight to operate.
Its subtle hum has never been disruptive during use, but a light sleeper may not enjoy it.
It gets used almost every month to host sleepovers, and weve never had a guest complain about discomfort.
When we initially tested this mattress in the lab, we were also blown away by its comfort.
Its 18-inch height makes it easy to sit on and stand up from.
We even tested lying on the mattress with a partner and found their movements were barely noticeable.
We were also easily able to adjust our position when needed.
However, its low height may not be best for users with limited mobility.
TheINTEX 64417ED Dura-Beam Deluxe Comfort-Plush High-Rise Air Mattressis another reliable design that hasnt deflated overnight and is well-priced.
It has a comfortable, quilted pillow top with a customizable fill level.
Tip From The Lab
Pay attention to the height of the air mattress you purchase.
Weve found its easier to sit on and stand from a taller air mattress.
Its only 12 inches tall, but its a great choice for camping or packing for a trip.
TheMilliard 6-Inch Trifold Mattress with Ultra Soft Removable Coveris a foam foldable mattress.
Its the same length as a twin mattress and slightly more narrow with a washable cover and non-slip bottom.
One More Thing
Warranties can be hit or miss with air mattresses.
Why Trust The Spruce?
Emma Phelpsis an associate editor at The Spruce specializing in bedding topics.
To put together this list, she studied years of our results from testing dozens of air mattresses.
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